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1. Rheumatology Data Reflect Poor Adoption of ICD-10 Rheumatology Data Reflect Poor Adoption of ICD-10

   Inflammatory arthritis codes increased from 14 to 425 from ICD-9 to ICD-10, yet only nine codes were commonly used in practice from 2015 to 2021.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

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2. Where do elbows and knees come from? Biologists track them back to our boneless, sharklike ancestors

   Ask an older person where painful arthritis strikes and most will point to their joints—knees, hips, and fingers. That’s because as people age, those joints lose the cartilage and viscous fluid, known as synovial fluid, that keeps them supple. Sharks and skates have no bones—and no arthritis—but they apparently have the same kind of joints we do. Once thought to exist only in bony vertebrates, these so-called synovial joints actually evolved in the much older ancestor of cartilaginous and bony fish , researchers reported earlier this month in a preprint on bioRxiv. “They very convincingly show that all living jawed vertebrates have synovial joints,” says Gage Crump, a developmental biologist at the University of Southern California who was not involved with the work....

3. CPD: Reviewing patients with rheumatoid arthritis

   GP Dr Roger Henderson advises on what nurses in general practice need to be aware of when reviewing patients with rheumatoid arthritis Module summary Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the joints, although other organs may be affected. In autoimmune diseases like RA, the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s... Read moreThe post CPD: Reviewing patients with rheumatoid arthritis appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)

4. CPD: In review – rheumatoid arthritis

   GP Dr Roger Henderson advises on what nurses in general practice need to be aware of when reviewing patients with rheumatoid arthritis Module summary Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the joints, although other organs may be affected. In autoimmune diseases like RA, the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s... Read moreThe post CPD: In review – rheumatoid arthritis appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)

5. [Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche sales increase by 2% (CER) in first quarter with both divisions growing in high single digit ex COVID-19

   Group sales grew by 2%1 at constant exchange rates (CER) (-6% in CHF), driven by the strong growth of newer medicines and diagnostics. Excluding COVID-19-related products, sales increased by 7%. Going forward, there will be no further material impact of COVID-19 sales declineDue to the appreciation of the Swiss franc against most currencies,saleswere 6% lower when reported in CHFPharmaceuticals Divisionbase business2 grew by 7%, driven by strong sales of medicines to treat severe diseases, such as Vabysmo (eye diseases), Phesgo (breast cancer), Ocrevus (multiple sclerosis), Polivy (blood cancer) and Hemlibra (haemophilia A).Divisional sales growth was 2%, reflecting the impact of the expected decline in sales of the COVID-19 medicine RonapreveDiagnostics Division base business2 grew by 8%,...

6. Arthroscopic Surgery for Arthritis Does Not Impact Incidence of Total Knee Arthroplasty

   TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- The addition of arthroscopic surgery to nonoperative management of knee arthritis does not delay or hasten total knee arthroplasty (TKA) during 10 years of follow-up, according to a study published online April 18... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)

7. TNF- α signals through ITK-Akt-mTOR to drive CD4+ T cell metabolic reprogramming, which is dysregulated in rheumatoid arthritis | Science Signaling

   T cells release a cytokine that stimulates changes to their metabolism during differentiation. (Source: Signal Transduction Knowledge Environment)

8. The Patient Knows Best: PROs in RA Practice and Research The Patient Knows Best: PROs in RA Practice and Research

   Advanced systems for measuring patient-reported outcomes can help improve care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and inform clinical research.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

9. Occupational therapist reveals 6 common household items that could worsen arthritis

   She recommended easy changes you could make at home to prevent and reduce joint pain. (Source: Daily Express - Health)

10. Diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis for the Dermatologist Diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis for the Dermatologist

    Drs Alice Gottlieb and Joseph Merola present a masterclass for dermatologists in how to recognize psoriatic arthritis in their patients, thereby enabling prompt intervention.Medscape Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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11. Modifying Gut Microbiota May Enhance DMARD Efficacy in RA Modifying Gut Microbiota May Enhance DMARD Efficacy in RA

    Investigators have found evidence suggesting that bad bugs in the belly may contribute to inflammation in the joints, and that modulating gut microbes could improve rheumatoid arthritis treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)

12. Guselkumab Provides Long-Term Relief From PsA Symptoms Guselkumab Provides Long-Term Relief From PsA Symptoms

    Guselkumab improved joint swelling, spinal pain, skin symptoms, and overall disease activity in a substantial number of patients with psoriatic arthritis through 2 years.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

13. RA and Biologics: Why Time Matters

    Biologics for rheumatoid arthritis can take a few months to work their best. Find out when you can expect a biologic drug for RA to start working. (Source: WebMD Health)

14. Whether you're a marathon runner or struggling with arthritis, why you should be careful about taking anti-inflammatories, says PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY

    This coming Sunday over 50,000 people will be taking part in the London Marathon; that's just over 26 miles of blood, sweat and tears - and then adrenaline, as the runners cross the finish line. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

15. Sub-Q Tocilizumab Gives Durable Long-Term Responses in JIA Sub-Q Tocilizumab Gives Durable Long-Term Responses in JIA

    Patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis achieved long-term disease control with subcutaneous tocilizumab treatment, without any new safety concerns, in an LTE study of two trials.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)

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16. Long Covid trials aim to clear lingering virus —and help patients in need

    One Monday morning last September, Shelley Hayden pulled into a parking spot in an underground garage at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). She switched off the ignition, pushed the red record button on her cellphone, and gazed into the camera. “The time has come,” said Hayden, long dark-blond hair framing her blue eyes. “Here we are, I’m actually getting to do something.” More than 3 years earlier, in the summer of 2020, Hayden had come down with COVID-19 while visiting family in Colorado. Since then she’s been plagued by the disease’s cruel sequel, Long Covid, whose symptoms include overwhelming fatigue, difficulty thinking, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal complications, and headaches. There are no proven treatments. Speaking earlier this year fro...

17. Arthritis Can Often Follow ACL Surgeries in Young Adults

    WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2024 -- Early-onset arthritis may hit as many as one in every four young people who undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgeries, new research warns. The arthritic pain emerges within 6 to 12 months... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)

18. The Relentless Cost of Chronic Diseases

    At first, my legs buckled. Then I started nearly fainting and was struck by fierce jaw, neck, and back pain—six unhappy faces-worth on the scale.  Just as quickly, as one tends to do, I created narratives to explain these sudden symptoms. That one glass of wine had done me in. The steamy weather led my knees to wobble. It was the aftermath of a concussion I got after I fell in a hole in the sidewalk. It was from when I hurt my neck when I was thrown down on a subway platform by a man with low spatial awareness and somewhere to be. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] It turned out I was fainting because I had gotten COVID-19 for the second and then the third time and now had Long COVID, although it took six months for the doctors to arrive at this conclusion. It seem...

19. Association between arthritis and the risk of depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older adults: a nationwide population-based study - Hou DL, Yang Y.

    BACKGROUND: Arthritis patients often endure the development of depressive symptoms, significantly impacting their quality of life. However, current research on the correlation between arthritis and depressive symptoms remains limited, suggesting inconsiste... (Source: SafetyLit)

20. Congress Allocates $10 Million for Arthritis Research Congress Allocates $10 Million for Arthritis Research

    This is the first stand-alone arthritis research program under the Department of Defenses'Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

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